TONY BISH HEARTWOOD CHARDONNAY HAWKE'S BAY 2021 750ml

ABOUT THE WINE

Winemaker Tony Bish is literally ‘living the dream’, producing his beloved chardonnay in his urban winery in Hawke’s Bay. He’s daring to be different and loving every grape-soaked moment of it. Nowadays, Tony is forging his own way forward with a future exclusively focused on innovation with Chardonnay. Tony Bish Wines was launched in 2013, and produces six chardonnay styles direct to fellow chardonnay lovers around the country and, increasingly, around the world.
The name "Heartwood" refers to the central, most valuable part of a tree trunk, wine grapes arvested from vineyards in the Bridge Pa and Mangatahi Districts of Hawke’s Bay, from Mendoza and Clone 15 blocks. Hand harvesting ensures pristine fruit for wine quality and purity. Vineyards are vertical shoot positioned with open canopies managed under the Sustainable Winegrowing NZ (SWINZ) programme with zero residues.

TASTING NOTE:

The nose has rich biscuit characters & lifted oak spice with a medley of summer stone fruits, citrus peel and floral highlights. The palate is immediately appealing with ripe stone-fruit, integrated oak spice and textural creamy finish punctuated with fresh acidity and a persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRING:

It pairs well with a wide range of dishes, including roasted chicken, seafood, and creamy pasta dishes.